Golf MK6 knocking sound - O/S Drivers side

**Mark00s** · 29-06-2016,08:06 PM

Hello Folks,

First post here, tried the search button, but nothing matching...

For the past couple of months I've been having a knocking sound coming from O/S Driver's side over speed bumps, potholes etc.. Initially thought ARB bushes were to blame, but the car was jacked up (by Intedependant garage) and nothng was found at all; no movement anywhere. Everything was tighter than a ducks' chuff. After leaving garage, there was no noise for around 200 miles and then the noise returned; same knocking, but very slightly worse. I'll try to summarise below :-

1) Knocking noise over speed bumps / potholes etc..

2) Into Independent garage, car jacked up, no visible cause; all components OK and tight. Car jacked down.

2) No knocking sound, but in the safe confines of my own garage, pressing down several times; on top of front, driver'side headlight, a dull knocking sound would be heard. Doing similar on the Passenger side, there was no noise at all.

3) Into Independent garage, car jacked up, no visible cause; all components OK and tight. Car jacked down.

4) No knocking noise for around 150 - 300 miles. Knocking sound returned. (Repeat points 1, 2 & 3 above - several times).

4) When WET / raining, there is NO knocking sound.

5) When DRY, there IS a knocking sound. Booked car into VW garage. Again.

6) Today (Wed 29th), identified as worn (Driver side) shock absorber and will be replaced accordingly with top mount & bearing.

OK Chaps - just divulging my (virgin) situation.

Cheers fur noo,

Mark.

**Mark00s** · 29-06-2016,08:13 PM

Sorry Folks, should have also said in previous comment, cost is £265 for new shock, top mount & bearing. Golf MK6 GTD.

**micheal balbrig** · 29-06-2016,08:35 PM

If the question came first, some less expensive possibilities may have been suggested first, such as drop link arms and lower ball joint and bush,
assuming they are fitted to yours.

**Mark00s** · 01-07-2016,05:22 PM

And what good would that have done, considering I explained the course of events above in my post and the faulty item was ultimately a shock absorber ?. I visited 2 x Independent garages and a VW dealer (who ultimately diagnosed the problem). Maybe I need to get someone to proof read my posts in future ?.

**micheal balbrig** · 03-07-2016,08:13 PM

My experience is that many experts misdiagnose problems at times,and this can be at a large cost to their customers.
Knocking noises from suspensions is a good example as they are extremely difficult to pinpoint for anyone.
It is good that the garage was correct in their diagnosis.
I will keep it in mind not to reply to any of your future posts,as it seems that this one was not helpful.